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Simply Chicken 10 Chipolatas

Barcode 5060317351474

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Yes — Simply Chicken 10 Chipolatas is ultra-processed.

This sausage product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and complex seasonings, including sodium sulphite (preservative), yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), natural flavouring, spice extracts, herb extract, as well as being formed in a calcium alginate casing. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british chicken

Chicken meat sourced from the United Kingdom, comprising 85% of the product.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

pea flour

Fine powder made from ground dried peas; used as a gluten-free flour substitute or thickener.
UPF

seasoning mix

A blended seasoning containing salt, rice flour, sugar, dried leek, preservative (sodium sulphite), spice, yeast extract, antioxidants, acidity regulator, natural flavouring and herb/spice extracts.
OK

citrus fibre

Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
OK

filled into calcium alginate casing

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Common questions about Simply Chicken 10 Chipolatas

Is Simply Chicken 10 Chipolatas ultra-processed?

Yes — Simply Chicken 10 Chipolatas by Heck is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sausage product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and complex seasonings, including sodium sulphite (preservative), yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), natural flavouring, spice extracts, herb extract, as well as being formed in a calcium alginate casing. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Simply Chicken 10 Chipolatas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Simply Chicken 10 Chipolatas as an ultra-processed marker: seasoning mix. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Simply Chicken 10 Chipolatas?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Duchy Organic Free Range British Pork Chipolatas. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.